18004795. SIMULTANEOUS LOCALIZATION AND MAPPING USING CAMERAS CAPTURING MULTIPLE SPECTRA OF LIGHT simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
SIMULTANEOUS LOCALIZATION AND MAPPING USING CAMERAS CAPTURING MULTIPLE SPECTRA OF LIGHT
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SIMULTANEOUS LOCALIZATION AND MAPPING USING CAMERAS CAPTURING MULTIPLE SPECTRA OF LIGHT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18004795 titled 'SIMULTANEOUS LOCALIZATION AND MAPPING USING CAMERAS CAPTURING MULTIPLE SPECTRA OF LIGHT
Simplified Explanation
Abstract: The patent describes a device that uses two cameras, one capturing visible light and the other capturing infrared light, to perform image processing. The device captures images of an environment from different positions and uses the images to generate and update a map of the environment.
Patent/Innovation:
- Device with two cameras capturing distinct spectra of light (visible and infrared).
- Captures images of the environment from different positions.
- Determines coordinates of features in the environment by comparing images from both cameras.
- Generates and updates a map of the environment based on the feature coordinates.
- Can move to different positions and continue capturing images to update the map.
Potential Applications:
- Navigation systems for autonomous vehicles.
- Augmented reality applications.
- Surveillance and security systems.
- Indoor mapping and navigation for robots.
- Environmental monitoring and analysis.
Problems Solved:
- Accurate mapping and navigation in various environments.
- Integration of visible and infrared imaging for enhanced feature identification.
- Real-time updating of maps based on captured images.
- Efficient exploration and mapping of unknown or changing environments.
Benefits:
- Improved accuracy and reliability in mapping and navigation.
- Enhanced feature identification using multiple spectra of light.
- Real-time updates enable dynamic mapping of changing environments.
- Versatile device that can be used in various applications and environments.
- Potential for cost and time savings in navigation and mapping tasks.
Original Abstract Submitted
A device is described that performs an image processing technique. The device includes a first camera and a second camera, which are responsive to distinct spectra of light, such as the visible light spectrum and the infrared spectrum. While the device is in a first position in an environment, the first camera captures a first image of the environment, and the second camera captures a second image of the environment. The device determines a single set of coordinates for the feature based on depictions of the feature identified in both the first image and in the second image. The device generates and/or updates a map of the environment based on the set of coordinates for the feature. The device can move to other positions in the environment and continue to capture images and update the map based on the images.
